Hi guys. I rewrote this chapter a couple times, but I think I like it this way the best. I hope you guys enjoy.

Virgil woke up to the sound of someone humming near him. He was flat on his back, on a comfortable surface. As he cracked his eyes, he noticed how many blankets were piled on top of him. He was warm, comfortable….

Safe?

Virgil racked his brain, trying to figure out how he got there and why it felt so familiar. He...he'd been captured by Deceit. His old friend….who'd tortured and killed him repeatedly. He'd tricked him like this before, using visions of his friends to hurt him. Was this real…?

"Kiddo!" The voice near him had stopped humming. "You're awake!" Virgil's eyes snapped all the way open as he realized that it was the same.

"Patton?" He asked hesitantly.

"I'm so glad you woke up! I was so worried!" Patton wrapped Virgil in a hug, but Virgil flinched away. He began crying, thinking back to all the horrors he had experienced. Patton ran his fingers through Virgil's hair.

"It's okay. You're safe now."

"No! Leave me alone! I don't wanna do this again!" Virgil thrashed away. He didn't want to relive this. Ever.

"Kiddo? What's wrong?" Patton looked scared, and a bit sad.

Virgil's breathing sped up, tears streaming down his face. He didn't want to. Not again. Not again. Not again!

"Not again! Not again! Not again! Not again!

Not again! Not again!" Now his hands were in his hair, pulling, pulling.

"Virgil! Sweety! You're okay. You're safe!" Now Patton was crying too, but Virgil couldn't hear him anymore. "Logan! Roman!"

The two sides in question burst into the room. Roman immediately sat next to Virgil and placed his hands on Virgil's temples. One of Creativity's powers was that he could read surface thoughts if in contact and with concentration. He was the only side who could touch another without side effects, but only for short periods of time.

"He thinks this is a Mirage!" Roman gasped. He turned to Logan. "Is there any way to convince him that this is real?"

"I am...not sure," Logan admitted, but adjusted his tie and sat next to Virgil. "Virgil. I need you to breathe with me. In for four counts, hold for eight, out for seven. Can you match me?"

It took a few minutes, but Virgil finally calmed down. He still looked terrified, but at least he wasn't having an attack. He looked around the circle warily.

"Is this real?" Virgil asked quietly.

"Yes Virge," Roman responded, taking his hand. "We freed you from the Snake."

"Everyone is here?"

"Affirmative. Well, Remy also helped us rescue you, but he decided to leave before you woke."

"Do you hate me?" Virgil whispered, voice full of pain and sorrow. Everyone else froze, shocked.

"Honey," Patton gasped. "We love you so much. We're sorry it took us so long to find you. But no matter what, we love you."

"Even with my…" Virgil cut himself off. He glanced back at his wings.

"Your wings?" Patton finished hesitantly. Virgil took a shaky breath and nodded. His head ached from holding in the tears.

Roman grinned. "V, your wings are beautiful. Majestic. Glorious even!"

"Indeed," Logan continued. "They are quite fascinating."

"But...I...didn't t-tell you...and they're...a freak of nature...and y-you said…"

"Virgil! Calm down kiddo!" Patton brushed some tears from his own face. "None of us hate your wings. And a freak of nature? V, we are imaginary personas made up by a guy who became famous through a now-dead app."

"But I'm d-different. A freak. I'm the only one like me, and it makes me a target."

"Falsehood."

Virgil looked up in shock at the Logical trait. Logan shrugged.

"You are no freak. Every one of us is different, both from each other and from Thomas. Patton and I have glasses. Roman can speak Spanish. And you have wings. And while Deceit may have captured you, I believe was actually targeting us."

Virgil flinched when the Dark side was mentioned, and Patton stroked his hair gently.

"He isn't here. And we'll never let him hurt you again." Patton's voice was determined and strong. Virgil melted into his touch and the safety the words promised.

"You must be exhausted," Roman said after a few moments. "This was a trying time for everyone, and according to Remy, reviving is not very fun. You need to rest and heal for a few days." Creativity stood, but Virgil grabbed his hand.

"Can everyone stay here?" Virgil pleaded. "I don't wanna be alone right now."

"Of course, Kiddo!" Patton exclaimed. Roman summoned more blankets, pillows, and a couple comfy couches. Logan grabbed his book and curled up in an armchair, guarding the door. Patton skipped to the kitchen to grab some snacks. He came back with some popcorn, chips, water bottles, and cookies. Roman sprawled out on the couch, summoning a tv. Patton crawled under the covers near Virgil, separating himself with a few blankets.

Virgil felt warm and safe. Before they finished the movie they were watching, Virgil felt himself drifting off. But he wasn't scared of waking up anymore. He was gonna be okay.

I am so evil.

Well, this is the second to last chapter! It's been amazing seeing all the support you guys have given.

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